The highest prices at the Gooding Pebble Beach 2018 sale were achieved for a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France berlinetta and a 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider. The 1985 Duesenberg SSJ sold for $22,000,000 as the most-expensive American car and the most-expensive pre-war car ever sold at public auction. Gooding sold 25 cars for more than a million dollar each.

Gooding Pebble Beach Classic Car Auction 2018

Gooding and Company earned $116.5 million at the 15th annual Pebble Beach classic car auction held on 24 & 25 August 2018 on the Monterey Peninsula in California, USA. Gooding had an 84% sell-through rate with 123 of the 147 lots sold. The average price per car was $947,174 with 25 cars selling for above a million dollar and 23 world auction records set for models, including a new Duesenberg marque record.

In 2017, Gooding earned $91.5 million with sell-through rate of 81% – 110 of the 135 lots on offer sold. 22 cars achieved a million dollar with two of these over $10 million. A new marque record of $14,080,000 was set by a 1970 Porsche 917K that was used in the filming of Steve McQueen’s Le Mans.

In 2016, Gooding set a company record when $129.8 million was earned by selling 115 of 138 lots (83%). 26 cars achieved over a million dollar with four selling for over $10 million.

Million-Dollar Cars at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018

The following 25 cars sold for over a million dollar each at the Gooding Pebble Beach 2018 classic car auctions:

Year

Car

Price ($)

Estimate ($)

1

1935

Duesenberg SSJ

22,000,000

Upon request

2

1958

Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta

6,600,000

6,500,000 – 7,500,000

3

1955

Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider

5,170,000

5,500,000 – 6,500,000

4

1955

Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II

5,005,000

5,500,000 – 7,500,000

5

2007

Porsche RS Spyder

4,510,000

Upon request

6

1955

Porsche 550 Spyder

4,455,000

4,000,000 – 5,000,000

7

1959

Porsche 718 RSK

3,740,000

3,600,000 – 4,100,000

8

1931

Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix

3,740,000

3,200,000 – 3,700,000

9

1967

Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale

3,410,000

3,300,000 – 3,800,000

10

2014

Ferrari LaFerrari

3,080,000

3,200,000 – 3,600,000

11

1966

Ferrari Dino Berlinetta GT

3,080,000

2,000,000 – 3,000,000

12

1938

Bugatti Type 57C Atalante

2,805,000

2,800,000 – 3,300,000

13

1963

Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster

2,530,000

1,800,000 – 2,200,000

14

1955

Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America

1,870,000

1,500,000 – 1,800,000

15

1965

Ferrari 275 GTS

1,760,000

1,500,000 – 1,800,000

16

2015

Porsche 918 Weissach Spyder

1,650,000

1,600,000 – 2,000,000

17

1963

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

1,485,000

1,700,000 – 2,000,000

18

1966

Porsche 911 Spyder

1,430,000

700,000 – 1,000,000

19

1964

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

1,320,000

1,400,000 – 1,800,000

20

1956

Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing

1,127,500

1,100,000 – 1,300,000

21

1930

Packard 734 Speedster Phaeton

1,127,500

1,000,000 – 1,400,000

22

2011

Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

1,072,500

1,300,000 – 1,600,000

23

1991

Ferrari F40

1,050,000

1,000,000 – 1,200,000

24

1935

Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster

1,012,000

800,000 – 900,000

25

1993

Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8

1,001,000

1,100,000 – 1,400,000

Top Results at the Gooding Pebble Beach 2018 Car Auction

1935 Duesenberg SSJ

No pre-sale estimate was given for the 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, chassis J-563, but Gooding expected a result “in excess of $10 million” and the Duesenberg marque record was well within sight. However, when the hammer came down at $20 million, and $22,000,000 was due, this Duesenberg SSJ became the most-expensive American car ever sold at public auction, the most-expensive pre-war car, the most-expensive Duesenberg and the most-expensive car ever sold by Gooding.

The 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, chassis J-563, is one of only two built on the shortened 125” chassis with this one originally belonging to Gary Cooper and the second one allocated to Clark Gable. Since 1949, this Duesenberg has been in the collection of Briggs Swift Cunningham that was sold in 1986 to Miles Collier.

Most-Expensive Duesenberg Ever – the previous Duesenberg marque record was $10,340,000 paid for a 1931 Duesenberg Model J Long-Wheelbase Coupe at the Gooding Pebble Beach 2011 sale – only the third car ever to have cost more than $10 million.

Most-Expensive Car Ever Sold by Gooding (and at Pebble Beach) – the auction house’s previous record price for a single lot was $18,150,000 paid for a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione at Gooding Pebble Beach 2016.

Top Ferraris at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018

With a $10.3 million bid insufficient to buy the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C, the top Ferrari result at the Gooding Pebble Beach 2018 classic car auction was $6,600,000 for a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta. This car was only sparingly raced, which certainly contributed to its fine condition. It was owned from 1966 by Fred Peters, who in 2104 had it completely returned to its original factory appearance including a striking dark grey metallic livery.

Gooding’s second highest Ferrari result was $5,005,000 for a 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II, chassis 0556 (0446) MD that was extensively raced in period both by privateers and as an official Ferrari works entry. It famously finished the inaugural Venezuela Grand Prix in 1955 first in class as an official Ferrari entry when still painted French racing blue. It belonged to Rear Admiral Robert Philips since 1960 and is often referred to as the “Admiral’s Ferrari”.

The 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale, chassis 9653, sold for $3,410,000. This Ferrari is one of four GTC Speciales built and amongst the final coachbuilt Ferraris. It was a Pininfarina show car at the Geneva Auto Salon in 1967. The car was restored in the 1990s and has not been exhibited in the past 20 years.

The 1966 Ferrari Dino Berlinetta GT, sold for $3,080,00 – above the pre-sale estimate of $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. It was the second Ferrari Dino prototype built by Pininfarina. It was displayed at the Ferrari stand at the 1966 Torino Motor Show and played an important role in the development of the Dino 206 and 246GT. In contrast to the first Dino Berlinettta Speciale Prototype that was sold for $4,650,000 by Artcurial in Paris 2017, this prototype is a running and fully operational car.

1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider

Gooding’s third highest result at Pebble Beach 2018 was $5,170,000 for a 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider by Frua. It is one of only three spiders built by Carrozzeria Frua on the A6GCS/53 chassis.

Sold new in Italy, the Maserati was exported to the United States in 1959 and was displayed at numerous concours d’elegance in period, including the 1964 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. In 2010, the beautifully restored Frua Spider was shown at the exclusive Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, where it won Best in Class and the prestigious Coppa d’Oro award, which is the Best of Show by public referendum.

Top Porsche Results at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018

Gooding had several strong Porsche results at Pebble Beach 2018 with most selling within or above estimate.

The top Porsche result was $4,510,00 for a 2007 Porsche RS Spyder – as the first one offered at public auction, it obviously set a model record too. This RS Spyder was the last of six built for the 2007 season and one of around 15 produced in total. This model was one of the most successful prototype racing cars ever introduced by Porsche but the car on offer was not raced in period and only sparingly at historic races.

The two 1950s Porsches sold at Goodig were successfully and actively raced in the period. The 1955 Porsche Spyder 550 is a matching numbers car in good mechanical condition. The 1959 Porsche 718 RSK is on of only 34 built and was raced in America by Ed Hugus, who also campaigned it at Le Mans in 1959.

The 1966 Porsche 911 Spyder design study by Bertone sold for $1,430,000 – well above the presale estimate of $700,000 to $1,000,000. This one-off car was produced by Bertone for influential car dealer John von Neumann in the hope that Porsche would produce it. The Spyder was shown at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show but Porsche ultimately preferred to produce the Targa that closely resemble the familiar 911 lines. This unique 911 Spyder would remain the only collaboration ever between Porsche and Bertone.

Million-Dollar 1930s Cars at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018

In addition to the new pre-war record-setting Duesenberg SSJ, Gooding achieved above a million dollar on several further 1930s cars:

Gooding achieved strong results on both a 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix and a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante. The Type 51 was a works racing car and extensively campaigned in period. Both Bugattis retained their original coachwork.

Gooding also had good results with a 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Phaeton and a 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster. The Auburn sold well above estimate and at the same price as a similar car offered at Mecum.

Top Cars Not Sold at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018

The top highest bids, as reported by Hagerty, that were unsuccessful at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018 were:

Year

Car

Price ($)

Estimate ($)

1966

Ferrari 275 GTB/C

HB 10,300,000

12,000,000 – 14,000,000

1950

Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans

HB 5,500,000

6,500,000 – 7,500,000

1956

Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta

HB 3,400,000

4,300,000 – 4,600,000

1966

Ford GT40 Mk I

HB 2,800,000

3,500,000 – 4,000,000

1975

Gulf-Mirage GR8

HB 1,950,000

2,500,000 – 3,500,000

2014

Bugattin Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

HB 1,800,000

2,100,000 – 2,600,000

1967

Ford GT40 Mk IV

HB 1,750,000

2,500,000 – 3,000,000

1961

Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet

HB 1.550.000

2,000,000 – 2,300,000

1952

Siata 208 CS Corsa Spider

HB 1,450,000

1,800,000 – 2,200,000

1932

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Grand Sport Roadster

HB 1,400,000

1,800,000 – 2,200,000

1931

Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan

HB 1,350,000

1,750,000 – 2,000,000

2010

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

HB 1,050,000

1,500,000 – 1,800,000

1952

Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

HB 1,000,000

1,500,000 – 2,000,000

1908

American Underslung 50 HP Roadster

HB 1,000,000

1,200,000 – 1,400,000

As at Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s, the highest unsuccessful bid at Gooding Pebble Beach 2018 was for a top Ferrari.

In a satisfying auction week for lovers of classic Bugattis, none of the seven modern Bugattis (6 Veyrons and a Chiron) offered at Monterey was sold.

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